The heat and humidity in the summertime can be dangerous for diabetics if they don't take certain precautions.

The heat and humidity in the summertime can be dangerous for diabetics if they don't take certain precautions.

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Updated: 6:07 PM EDT Jul 21, 2014

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WEBVTT THEY'VE CAN OVERDOSE IN -- THEY CAN OVERDOSE ON CAFFEINE. MARYLAND CAN BE REALLY HOT AND HUMID IN THE SUMMERTIME TIME. FOR MOST PEOPLE, HEAT IS UNCOMFORTABLE BUT FOR OTHERS IT CAN BE DANGEROUS IF THEY DO NOT TAKE CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS. A SUNNY SUMMER DAY CAN BE A CHALLENGE FOR MACON. SHE HAS TYPE ONE DIABETES. IF YOU'RE GOING TO BE MORE ACTIVE YOU CAN EXPECT TO HAVE POSSIBLY MORE LOW BLOOD SUGAR SO KEEP AN EYE ON YOURSELF. SHE MAKES SURE SHE TESTS HER BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL MORE FREQUENTLY. I WORRY ABOUT PEOPLE BEING OUTSIDE IN EXTREMELY HOT TEMPERATURES. IS IMPORTANT FOR DIABETICS TO STAY HYDRATED. THEY SHOULD BE DRINKING MORE IF IT IS ABOVE 85. THE SUN HEAD AND BY THE TIME WE WERE DONE AT THE BEACH I REALIZED IT WAS REALLY HOT. I COULD NOT USE MY INSULIN. TESTING SUPPLIES SUCH AS STRIPS MAY GIVE FALSE READINGS WHICH CAN BE QUITE SIGNIFICANT.

Diabetics: Take precautions during summer's heat

The heat and humidity in the summertime can be dangerous for diabetics if they don't take certain precautions.